MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN VANETTEs year 1990

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mot history

Pass percent:49.76%

(The average a petrol NISSAN VANETTE year 1990 passes without issue)

Based on:625 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	83
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	74
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	60
Registration plate lamp issues	54
Headlamp aim out of alignment	47
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	42
Brake pipe excessively corroded	39
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	22
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	22
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	13
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	11
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Rear brake binding	10
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	9
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	9
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	8
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	8
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	7
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Rear brake application uneven	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Registration plate issues	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	6
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	5
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	5
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	4
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	4
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	3
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	3
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	3
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% \|1.3.2c\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	2
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting jacking point \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour \|1.7.6\|	1
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Rear Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% \|1.4.A.2d\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired all 4 wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii))	1
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))	1
Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))	1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch as marked \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch as marked \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch as marked \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings as marked \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch as marked chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch to floor as marked \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch to floor as marked x3 \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor past back of arch as marked \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back of arch to floor as marked \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by front of leaf spring on floor as marked \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort 38 \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working bad connection \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Centre Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Front Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Front Brake servo insecurely mounted \|3.6.A.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	1
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering idler bushes worn (2.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Drag link ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp missing \|1.7.3\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| obscured more than 50% \|1.1.A.3c\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Drag link end deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Brake linkage has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Brake linkage has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Nearside Front Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))	1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))	1
Hazard warning switch inoperative \|4.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose stretched \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot \|2.7.4\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill/Valance area within 30cm rear spring mount \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill/Valance area within 30cm rear spring mount \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Hand operated control valve leaking \|3.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside body \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside body/inner arch \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/sill \|drivers door\| \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))	1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Inner Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.D.3a\|	1
Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.D.3a\|	1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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MOT History from tests of petrol NISSAN VANETTEs year 1990

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